Benchmarking:
Let's start here with system tests, then we'll work our way down to the graphics performance testing. A minimum of three tests were run for all programs, after three good readings were available an average was taken. Higher numbers are better, unless otherwise noted.
The following is a list of all benchmarks and game tests in the order that they will be analyzed.
• PCMark05
• SiSoft Sandra 2005 CPU Arithmetic Benchmark
• SiSoft Sandra 2005 CPU Multimedia Benchmark
• SiSoft Sandra 2005 Memory Benchmark
• Everest Memory Benchmark
• HD Tach v3.0.1.0
• PiFast
• 3DMark03
• 3DMark05
• Aquamark3
• Doom 3
• Half Life 2
• Far Cry
The first chart shows PCMark05 scores. PCMark runs a series of system tests and gives a number to represent its score.
The next few charts we have for you are from SiSoft Sandra 2005, starting with CPU Arithmetic.
Next we look at another CPU test, this time its CPU Multimedia.
